Whole Foods nose-puncher apprehended, police say (Updated)

A woman who punched a Whole Foods (2323 Wisconsin Ave.) staffer in May was arrested for the assault in October, according to court documents. On May 6, Tracey Lauren Irving, 49, “was observed putting items from the store into a bag,” according to a police officer’s statement. A staffer asked her, “Are you going to pay for that?” whereupon she hit him with a closed fist, breaking his glasses, and fled on foot.

When Irving returned to the store on October 18, the staffer recognized her and called police, who arrested Irving for simple assault and shoplifting, court documents state. Her trial is scheduled for February 22.

UPDATE: Irving failed to appear at her trial, according to court records. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest.